The Elders

"The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of humanity...

"Mandela announced the formation of the Elders in July 2007, on the occasion of his 89th birthday, at a ceremony in Johannesburg. "

Members
Accessed February 2011:


 * Martti Ahtisaari
 * Kofi Annan
 * Ela Bhatt
 * Lakhdar Brahimi
 * Gro Brundtland
 * Fernando H. Cardoso
 * Jimmy Carter
 * Graça Machel
 * Mary Robinson
 * Desmond Tutu

Honorary Elders
 * Nelson Mandela
 * Aung San Suu Kyi

Former Elders
 * Muhammad Yunus

Contact
URL: http://www.theelders.org

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 * Shannon Sedgwick Davis
 * Africa Progress Panel
 * Kathy Calvin